"Dolerme" (transl. "Hurt Me") is the debut promotional single by Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía. It was released through Sony and Columbia Records on 24 March 2020.[3] The song release was supported by a lyric video which shows a cartoon picture of the singer and her pet chihuahua lying in a blue bedroom.[4]
| "Dolerme" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Promotional single by Rosalía | |
| Language | Spanish |
| English title | "Hurt Me" |
| Released | 24 March 2020 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:23 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Frank Dukes |
| Lyric video | |
| "Dolerme" on YouTube | |
Background
editThe song was a surprise-release with no previous announcement by Rosalía. Instead, the singer took to Instagram to explain that she was in self-isolation due to COVID-19 at the time of the release and that she had lost track of time. She was hoping to make people feel better with the song, the same way making music supports her own mental health.[5][6] Before the coronavirus pandemic, Rosalía was scheduled to release a "very aggressive and powerful single" alongside an American artist in March but ended up releasing "Dolerme" because she fell it matched more her current mood and the worlds', she told El Hormiguero.[7] The song has not had any radio impact so it must not be classified as a single. Rosalía is spending quarantine in her manager's house in Miami since she was recording her new album when flights to Europe from the US and vice versa where banned on March 13.[8][9]
Composition
editThe song was described as a "mid-tempo ballad" dealing with a "heartbreak", which, being "built on that guitar and keyboard loops, is distinctly pop as well, though Rosalía applies her flamenco tendencies".[10][11][1] Lyrically, the track talks about "a fiery on-again, off-again relationship" which is not "helping this whole "isolated" thing", according to Vulture writer Zoe Haylock.[12]
Critical reception
editPatrick Johnson of Hypebeast thought that the song "finds Rosalía gracefully searching for balance between her traditional Flamenco roots with a modern, pop-infused vibe" while her vocals are characterized by "faint auto-tune with echoing layers".[11] Suzette Fernandez at Billboard labeled it a "stark departure from her previous material" with Rosalía proving "herself to be a chameleon".
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[13]
- Rosalía Vila – vocals, songwriting, composer, miscellaneous production
- Frank Dukes – production, composer
- Pablo Díaz-Reixa – songwriting, composer, miscellaneous production
- Chris Athens – master engineering
- Matt Tavares – miscellaneous production
- Manny Marroquin – mixing engineering
- David Rodriguez – recording engineering
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] | 11 |
| Mexico (Mexico Airplay)[15] | 19 |
References
edit- ^ a b Fernandez, Suzette (24 March 2020). "Rosalía Releases Heartbreaking Ballad "Dolerme": Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ Flores, Griselda (28 March 2020). "Rosalía Previews New Track 'TKN' With Travis Scott: Watch Teaser & See When It's Dropping". Billboard. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ Torres, Eric (24 March 2020). "Rosalía Shares New Song "Dolerme": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (24 March 2020). "Rosalía Unveils Daring New Guitar Ballad "Dolerme"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Dolerme link in bio". Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2020 – via Instagram.
- ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (24 March 2020). "Listen to Rosalía's New Song "Dolerme"". Complex. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ Casademont, Por Rafael Sánchez (2 April 2020). "'El hormiguero': Rosalía y su próximo disco, la cuarentena en Miami y el flequillo más viral del momento". Esquire (in European Spanish). Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ "Así pasa Rosalía la cuarentena: en casa de su mánager en Miami y componiendo". Vanity Fair (in Spanish). 5 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ Ratcliffe, Rebecca (14 March 2020). "Coronavirus: US travel ban on Europe begins as many countries step up containment". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (24 March 2020). "Rosalía – "Dolerme"". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ a b Johnson, Patrick (24 March 2020). "Rosalía Delivers Heartbreaking New Ballad "Dolerme"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (24 March 2020). "Rosalía's New Single Somehow Makes Dating Seem Appealing". Vulture. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Dolerme / Rosalía". Retrieved 25 March 2020 – via Tidal.
- ^ "Top 100 Canciones: Semana 14". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Rosalía". Billboard. Retrieved 8 June 2020.